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A brass sculpture of a camel with a stylized figure on its back holding a weapon. The camel has a decorated bridle and saddle and rests on four highly decorated wheels.
Toy camel on wheels
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Toy camel on wheels

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions6 1/2 x 5 x 3 in. (16.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.83
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